2000 Renault Spider vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 444 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider.
Because 2000 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Spider | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Jetta |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2651 mm |